“It’s Not Always So Sweet”

Sisterhood, that is, joked Katherine Kallinis, with her sister Sophie LaMontagne at her side.  The cupcakes, on the other hand, are always sweet—and last night’s reception was no exception.  The champagne and mini cupcakes flowed at the Ritz-Carlton in Georgetown Tuesday as the two sisters—co-owners of DC culinary landmark Georgetown Cupcake—were joined by friends, family, and hungry media (literally!) to screen the first episode of their new reality show DC Cupcakes.
The series, which premiers this Friday on TLC, films Katherine and Sophie as they bake their way through Valentine’s Day preorders, 1000-cupcake charity centerpieces, and plenty of staff and family drama, iced with fun, charm, and of course, sugar.  It’s a tale of two women who left behind successful careers for the uncertainty of launching a small business—to pursue the American dream; and best of all, it all happens in our own backyard.
“We really hope the show gets more people interested in Georgetown and this great city,” concluded Katherine, raising a glass to an audience that included members of the TLC and Big Fish production crews.
With flavors like coconut and peanut butter chocolate, and lines out the door any day of the year, who wouldn’t be interested in tasting the world’s best cupcakes?

(Image: Katherine, mother Elaine, and Sophie)

*Jordana Merran contributed this post.